MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – The family of a slain Muskegon Heights man wants answers about his death, and they have a large sum of money for the person who comes forward with information enough for police to make an arrest.

The family of Alvaro Loera is offering a $5,000 reward for any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for his gruesome April 27 murder.

Loera, owner of the popular Mexican restaurant, Flamingo II, that still operates on Laketon Avenue, was found my his daughter, Anita Loera, on April 27 inside his home brutally stabbed to death and beaten, authorities have said.

Mlive File Photo/ChronicleNephew Joe Loera comforts family members that gathered outside Alvaro Loera's home on Waalkes Street in Muskegon Heights to mourn his death on Friday, April 27, 2012.
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Anita Loera said several fliers have been put together with details about the reward in hopes that someone comes forward.

Police believe the homicide occurred sometime shortly after 9 a.m. but before 11 a.m. Loera lived alone in his home and had been widowed for some time, family said.

Police say his daughter had to use a key to enter his home when she found him. Loera’s house operated with a “buzz in” system where he had to push a button to unlock doors from the inside to allow someone inside.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Muskegon Heights Police Department at 733-8900 or Silent Observer at 72-CRIME.